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About The Oregon mist. (St. Helens, Columbia County, Or.) 188?-1913 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 15, 1911)
The r . vregon iyiiot MUR DERER STILL AT LARGE Founded 1881 Anteredat the Postoffice at St. Helens, Oirifnn, as econit-class mail matter Despite the fuct tbat Bherifi Thomp son, Deputy Lake and their assistants hare worked ntxht and day oa the mat t r, and hare done everything in tl riet of anyone, more than a wrek naa passed tinea thrliscovery of the bod Publishing Coirmanv of Mrs. Daisy Wehrman and her thre e- year-oia son, tiaroia, in me lamuy cabin, six miles northwest of Scappoose, and the authorities are no nearer solo tion of the crime than at first. It has been ascertained the murder was commited late Monday and not 6unday night as at first believed. Wbtn Frank Wehrman, husband of the mur dered woman, left the house Sunday Mrs. Wehrman remarked that there was no bread in the house. When the doable murder was discovered a fresh batch of bread was found in the kitchen n I indicating that Mrs. Wehrman bad CHLfGa I baked bread Monday, as was her cus- torn. The theory that the murder was the work uf a tramp has been abandoned and there exists in the minds of prac tically all who have bad to do with tbe case tbe feeling that tbe culprit, ever apprehended, will be found to a resident of the neighborhood. As sault has been established as the mo tive. Uaaai Etwt Friday kr The Mist George H. Flag g Editor and Manager SuascmiPTioN Ratio One year $1.60 W months .75 Advertising rates made known on appli cation. Legal notices 25 cents per line. County Official County Court. The County Court finished the work of the September term last Tuesday and adjourned until their next regular monthly meet ing the first Wednesday In Oct ober. There was the usual amount of new and old road work to at- In this connection if it could proved who took the n ebrman mat from tbe poetoffice at Scappooee the Monday immediately preceding the dis tend to ana tne Board of County covery of the body the mystery would Road Viewers were instructed to M measure be solved. One theory that this person may be the murderer, but the postmaster does not remember and can throw on light on this feature of tbe case. A paper from the family's old home in Iowa was taken from the postofflce September Monday, the day after Frank E. Wehr man, tne nuaband, left lor fortiana to resume his work. It was found, still wrapped, in the cabin when Mrs. Wehr man's, body was discovered. A package The petition to change the of stenciled muslin, left in the cross- rjlaee for PYnnrlincr imme of th roads' mail box by Mrs. George Bates Rnnri District No 4 Pn Saturday, was also louna unwrsppea meet at the following places on the dates named: S. Rock road. September 20th. C. D. White road. September 18. R. L. Welch road. 19. N. A. Andress road. Septem ber 21. of ir- money m was denied, on account regularities in the malter. The petition for a liquor license in Goble precinct for Ma kinster and Nuss baumer was denied on account of mistakes the publication. During the most of the 6th. 7th, 8th, and 9th, the matter of granting a liquor license to G. B. Milloy for Scappoose precinct was considered, and at noon on the 9th it was ordered issued. The petition of P. Sharpe for a road was denied on account of a claim for $3000 damages. The petition of Cooper Whitney for a road was allowed. The petition of A. D. Holladay and Fritz Anliker for county ,road3 was denied on account of unfavorable reports of the view era. The petition of G. C. Fowler was denied on account of damges. The petition of Olaf Oleen for damages on account of the Pic kney road was denied. The resignation of E. L. Nut aa Justice of the Peace in Rainier Precinct was accepted and J. B. E. Bourne appointed to fill the vacancy. The petition of the Clatskanie Commercial Club for a bridge across the Clatskanie was con tinued, but their petition for an appropriation to rock road in Dist 13 was allowed in the sum $600. The petition of W. H. Howard for remission of tax was allowed on all asked for except a valua tion of $890. W. E. Stevens was allowed da mages in tne sum or $15 for ac cident to horses and wagon on county road. The bid of C. J. Lindberg $460, for work in district No, was accepted. judication that someone took it from the box and held it. with tne paper taken from the poetoffice Mondsy, as an excuse for visiting the Wehrman home When the body of Mrs. Wehrman was fouud her feet were encased in rubbers the cleanness of which indi cated that siie had not been ontside the bouse after putting them on. It has also been established that she went to the mail box only once in six months of her residence in the neighborhood. The authorities know of at least two strangers wbo were in Scappoose Mon day, but there is no wsy lo ascertain which, if either, of tbem got the mail. It is also believed that one did not return but came to Portland. It has also been established that the wisp of hair which was found in the left hand of the murdeied woman was not that of her little son. Close ex amination has disclosed that hair clasped in her right hand, tbat nearest the boy as tbe bodies were lying when found, cams from the boys head. SberiffTbompson and Deputy Sheriffs Like and Grant, of Columbia County, have not yet ceaeed working on the mystery. They are engaged in invest! gsting certain apparcut inaccuracies in the statements of neighbors of tbe Wehrman family and in tracing the movements of those who bsve not been able to give clear explanations of their whereabouts, in the three or four day. preceding tbe discovery of the crime. NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION at 8 COLUMBIA WINS PRIZE Tbe prizes were awsrded at the Bute Fair last Tuesday for tbe county exhi bits and Columbia was there for one of them. Benton won first, Clackams second, I'olk third, Colombia fourth, and Clatsop and Coos were fifth and sixth. For this county to beat the big coun ties of the Willamette Valley such as Benton, Clackamas and Polk on the amount that is appropriated for an ex hibit each year wonld be an Impossi bility. They all of them put up a larger amount of money and another big ad vantage that they have is their location so near to Salem. In beating Clatsop and Coos the fair commissioner, C. B. Lake, won plenty of honor for this county this year end must bsve had an exhibit that attracted considerable at tention among the thousands wbo at tended the Fiftieth Annual State Fair, Notice is hereby given that a special election will be held September 16tb, 1911, in the City of St. Helens, Oregon, and certain districts on it's northerly boundary as hereinafter described to vote on the question of annexing the ollowing described and bounded terri ory to the City, to-wit: Beginning at a point where the center line of the N. P. R. R. Co's. right ol way crosses tbe northerly line of tbe H. M. Knightone D. L. C, in Tps. 4 and 6 N R 1 W W M, thence northerly foll owing the center line of ssid R R right of way to a point due west of a tract of land described in book 11 at pags 659 of Record of Deeds for Colum bia County Oregon, thence east to the southwesterly eorner of said tract, thence 8 60 degrees 13 minutes, 6 chains; thence N 66 degrees 45 minutes, 18 72-100 chains; thence 8 0 degrees 60 minutes E 1976 8-10 feet to northerly line of a tract of land described in O at page 382 Record nf Deeds of Columbia County, Oregon. Thence N 71 degrees 30 minutes E to center of Columbii River, thence 8 17 degrees 10 minutes E 10 chains, thence 871 degrees and 30 minutes W toN E corner of the II. M Knighton D L C. Thence S 71 degrees 30 minutes W following northerly line of said II. M. Knighton D L C to the place of beginning. The election to be held witbln the City of Ht. Helens, Oregon, at the City Hall. The election to be held in said pro posed territory in the blacksmith shop la Railroad Addition. The polls will be open S o'clock A. M. and closed at 7 P. M. of said dsy. JOHN Q. OAOB, City Beoordsr, GOOD ROAD MOVEMENT. Three seperate lines of activity are at present making the progress of the Pac ific Highway, work on which is now ur ged with great vigor to prepare for the thousands of tourists who are expected to motor along the raelfio coast four years hence, when they visit the Pan-ama-Pacitic Exposition at San Fran cisco. The Flanders pathtlnding party at pre sent blazing a trait for the Pacific High way Association and the British Colum bia government from Seattle to Hazel ton, B. C, within sixty miles of the Alaska boundary, is well into tbe wilds of tbe Canadian province now, and is expected to reach its destination by the end of the week. Tbe Association is urging upon the motorists of California the necesaityfor a definite rout from tbe American border to the City of Mexico, and within the last two weeks has offered a gold medal for the first trail blazing party establish ing a route to the capital of the south ern republic that may be developed and made practical during the next four years. Officials of the Association in Oregon, together with Secretary Frank M. Fret well, having been working the entire present week in marking the highway thru tbat state, from Portland to the California line, and it will soon be pos sible to travel from San Francisco to Vancouver, B. C, and find a guid post of the Pacific Highwsy at every turn of tbe road. Tbe extension of the Pacific Highway at the northern and southern ends will add about 1,000 miles, and gsve it a tot al length of something more than 3,000 miles. The government of British Columbia already has been pledged to construct a serviceable road to Hazel ton from Vancouver, B.C., and there ia little doubt tbat appropriations can be obtained from tbe government of Mexico for tbe establishment of a per manent road to its capital as soon tranquility prevails in its political con ditions. At present Pnoqualmie is the only practicable route to Wanlilngton or British Columbia from the coast to tbe interior and it is in such condition now that it is not worthy the name of "pan", Once thru tbe mountain), fairly good going may be bad ss far aa Quesnel, B about 600 milea north and east ol Seattle. FIFTIETH ANNUAL T f OREGON STATE FAIR ! Salem, Sept. 11-16 HOME COMIIMC WEEK Livestock, Poultry and Agricultural Exhibits. . . . Races, Free Attractions and Amusements .... FERRULO'S GREATEST BAND Reduced Rates on All Railroads. Send for Premium Lists and Entry Blanks. Frank Meredith, See. Salem, Oregon WEBB'S PARDON, In the pardoning of Webb there seems to be but little doubt tbat the Governor made a mistake, and one that will have bad effect all over the state of Oregon. If there was ever a msn that deserved hanging it was Webb, and when Mr. West changed bis sentence to life im prisonment, he caused a miscarrage of justice that will remove from all crim inals the fear of the noose. If West did not believe tbst Webb should pay for his crime with his life, then he csnnot consistenly allow any man to go to the gallows during his term of office as Governor of this State. Webb's crime was premeditated and for money, and the evidence was so conclusive that there could be no doubt ai to the man's guilt. Such acta seem to us to be an abuse of the power given to the Governor in these matters. Tbe pardoning power was not meant to make or the Uoverncr a ndge, Jury and the whole work, but I was intended for use in cases where fter trial and conviction new evidence I was produced to show that in the sent ence of tbe court was carried out sn in- ustice would be done. The Governor is going to ask for the offering of large rewards for the apprehension of certain criminals, among tbem the man guilty of the double morderat Scappooie. It is to be hoped1 that if the murderer of tbe Webt mans is csught, he does not have a daughter who meets and gets ac- ainted with the daughter of the Gov ernor, for In that case perhaps tbe re ward would be wasted. THE ANNEXATION ELECTION Once more we wish to call attention of the voters to tbe fact tbat tbe elec tion for tbe purpose of annexing Colum bia Park, Railroad Addition and other land to tbe City of Ht. Helens will be held on tbe 10th of September, at the City Hall. Although this propoei tion has not met with tbe opposition that was expected, and there seems at present to be no doubt but that it will carry, still all wbo are Interested in the tier should be on hand Saturday to O I NewportYaquina Bay An ideal retreat for outdoor pastsmea of all kiruU. Hunting, Fishing, floating, Surf Bathing, Hiding, Autoing, Canoeing, Dancing, and Holler Skating. Where pretty water agates, moss agates, moonstones, carnelians can Im found on the beach. Pure mountain water and tne best of food at low prices. Fresh fish, clams, crabs and oy sters, with abundance of vegetables of all kinds daily. Camping Grounds Convenient and Attractive, With Strict Sanitary Hegulation. Low R ound Trip Season Tickets From all points in Oregon, Washington and Idaho on salo daily Call on any S. T. or C. & K. Agent for fuil particulars as to fares, train schedules, etc.; also for copy of our illustaated booklet, "Outings in Oregon." or write to Win. McMurray General Passenger Agent PORTLAND, ORIXIO.N mm DIGNIFYING THE INDUSTRIES" n f Str. Iralda ,. t. . . ..... . t.t ! sniirui Si-par boot, wnlca .... .ow any ooy or gin row to SUCCEED. Drop a postal in tti mall TOD AT and it will t ..t fkEE . .,h Colu to dignify and popul.ru tbt Industrus. and to .rr. ALL u psopl. Itoff.rs Englnstrlng. Macbftnlcal Eagtnixrlnf . Mining Englo. VIrr!' 0rlry Doni,l ol.nc. and Art. Com marc Pharmacy and Mu.lc Th ColUgs 0D.nl S.plambar aad. Catajog Ir.a. aaarm: KEalSTRAR, OKEO0N vw.wi, vsrvtuis, Orejon. A 'RICULTOIAL C. . Htoghkirk, Matt. t Holy Names Academy 1 6th and Franklin Sts. Astoria. Oregon 4!BnWI, Moral, TntrMtttjl tnt Prrllrl T'.lnlnir In f.n 1m AanoaraMt and 1m, Aiinmt 8ISTI SUPERIOR Holy Names Acaismy Astoria, Oregoai RAILROAD TIMK. trt Klnlrr1allr(ivpt SunilnTllorPi ml S A. M.. il. .rllli Irom ML llalcMM " -lin k. K-tiirnlnj, Uavra Portland at I r M., arriving at at. Ulrm at ;a. PassBnters and Fast Freltft. FOR PORTLAND DAILY VORTLASn LAN PINO. Af.l'KR W. l (.n.iimr Kox.H PHYSICIAN & SURGEON' I St. Helens, Oregon Oki.ice Muckle Ituilrlinu; ixUh pdona J JR. EDWIN ROHH, PH.YSICIAN& SURGF0N, T. IIKI.KN Tt?ZZ: heIp out"n t,at HWc IIavc t,lc lkst a"d Latest in Tine Shoes for Men, Women & Children power. There seems to be absolutely do re' asooable or conclusive argument against the annexing of the new territory. The town is growing rspiJly to the North and the people living there want to be Inside the corporate limits, while It is to the advantaira of tha citv to frnmr I A RI... I ! f t n . ... " ..u .... ,cvr une OI nest in 'goii auu lunjUKii iuv lutreane in mc population thus received, the place will receive more of the recognition which is its doe. The people in this section are now nsing city water, live practically in the town, and should receive the lights and firs protection that will go with their being annexed. Of coarse this will cost something, but there will be sn Increase In the value of the city's tax able property to make up for it. It is by palling together that things can be accomplished, and with this fact In mind the voters will certainly cast their ballot tor the anion. Fishing Tackle Just Received K. MILLKK ATTORNKY-AT-LAW Ht. Helens, Oregon CITATION In Ihr (niinlT fonrl of I Htiita "f Mir 11,1.1 mlila f nlllll. . a In tliv nmiit.r ol u,a Knuta nf John 0 Blr" ToAltr.., War.l lllrd-all. hh n4 auto J"llll II llir.laall. il,.a1, and . unknown. II anr h Uhti l. i.. . - . r " '. .1.. in 'I ...... ..j ii,h ami rriiirpi u ri"' nun i;,. i, iny m Mfimlay, Hie -i" ""' 1 Mil. at onr o'. l.. n Ilia alii-rnno" "J" llav alll.al ..I ..I.I (..Hill)' l" ... i . i imri nnliae III tna 'ii . tk.Ml - Muiiiina i oiiniy, urea-nil, ini'u" ..rtW h.niu,. if ,,. Uirf. a, i.l. w hr n "Imiil.l n t wrHMtliiat ti K .' J ail'iilnUf..... .., ..i.i n..rm Mla . 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